Archangelovden: Celebrating Bulgarian Customs and the Legacy of Saint Michael
On November 8, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Saint Michael the Archangel, a celebration known among Bulgarians as Archangelovden. According to Orthodox tradition, Saint Michael is one of the seven supreme angels who stand eternally before God’s throne. This day commemorates him as the commander of all heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, marking the second most significant church holiday in autumn after Dimitrovden.
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